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Oblation by National Artist Napoleon Abueva Available for Online Purchase

There is no other symbol that is more closely identified with the University of the Philippines than the statue of the Oblation. To the alumni, the naked figure of a young man in a symbolic gesture of sacrificial offering of service to country and humanity has become the major rallying point for all kinds of dissent, protest actions, and social criticism, as well as expressions of public service, nationalism, and patriotism.

The Oblation, apart from being the landmark in every university campus, has become the major symbolic link of the alumni with their Alma Mater.

As the University reaches its 100th year anniversary in 2008, the U.P. College of Law Class of 1985 is proud to present to all alumni , a limited edition of the statuette version of the U.P. Oblation, reproduced by no other than Napoleon V. Abueva, National Artist for Sculpture.

The Abueva reproduction stands 20 inches high, weighs about 3.5 kilos, is made of fiberglass, and painted with antique bronze finish. The brass plate at the base of the statuette has an antique finish and bears an embossed logo of the University. It can be personalized, according to the course and class to which the alumnus belongs. Each statuette will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authentication, with the signature of the national artist printed on it.

Each statuette costs Php10,000 or US$200 and this comes with free engraving of two lines. There will be additional delivery charge and the amount depends on the destination. The details regarding freight charges can be seen in the ORDER form.

The proceeds will be used by the U.P. College of Law, Class of 1985 to fund its socially-relevant projects, including the sponsorship of the alumni homecoming in 2010, the 25th year anniversary of the class.

You can share in this undertaking by owning one of these limited oblation reproductions -- a rare chance to own a piece of history. Visit www.oblation.com.ph for details.

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